Dr. Sakira Jackson’s story is one of resilience and bold choices. Growing up in Illinois with entrepreneurship in her blood, she rose through the ranks in sales before facing a defining moment: when her boss told her to choose between her job and her kids, she chose her kids and walked out. Years later, after securing a $10M federal contract with a $1M commission, she was fired on the day the deal closed—but instead of breaking, she signed a new client and launched her first business that same day.

Since then, Dr. Sakira has built multiple companies, authored The Power of the Dress, and become a sought-after business psychologist and speaker. She shares powerful lessons on leadership, mindset, and the seven assets every woman needs to own the room—intelligence, wardrobe, skills, reputation, resources, intuition, and faith. Her mission is clear: to help leaders live intentionally, lead powerfully, and never apologize for being in the room.

She fought for a $10 million contract. She even secured her $1M commission in writing. But on her birthday, the same day the deal closed, she was FIRED.

What did she do next? She called a client, signed a new deal, and launched her first company—on the same day.

In this powerful interview, Dr. Sakira Jackson shares:

✔ How she turned setbacks into comebacks

✔ The moment she chose her kids over her career

✔ The seven assets every woman needs to lead with confidence

If you’ve ever felt underestimated, this is your sign: You can rise.

Have you ever had to make a choice between your career and your family?

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